Auction Sales
James Harron personally attends all major yearling and breeding stock sales both domestically and internationally and has been involved with the selection and purchase of sixteen stakes winners purchased at public auction over the past five years. James is always available to inspect the stock on offer and purchase on your behalf, coming up with a shortlist that best suits your budget and goals. He will then go through the horses with you to make sure that you are informed at all stages to make the best decisions.
Private Sales
Whether buying or selling, we can put you in the position to best achieve your goals through private acquisitions. With an extensive global network of contacts, we can find the horse for you. The value in this approach is well highlighted by the exploits of Shamal Wind and Vancouver, both JHB private purchases and subsequent Gr.1 winners. Our network is also crucial when it comes to selling your horse, as we can make sure that the right people are aware of the horse being for sale right from the start. We also draw up effective and professional promotional information about your horse to present to potential buyers, giving a top chance of achieving the best sale.
Stallion Brokerage
Getting the best price for your top-class colt requires a strong and skillful negotiator. We can act on your behalf to negotiate with stud farms to get you the best possible stud deal. We also have enlisted professional legal and financial advisers to guide you smoothly through the entire process. Successful stallion deals brokered by James Harron include Golden Slipper winners Pierro and Vancouver, as well as Gr.1 winning sprinter Foxwedge, Gr.1 Australian Guineas winner Wandjina, Gr.1 Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente and Gr.1 Prix Moulin winner Vadamos.
Racehorse Management
When it comes to winning races, the best course of action is always to be prepared and have a robust, yet flexible plan in place for your horses. Through our detailed knowledge of the racing calendar and comprehensive form analysis, we can help place your horses in the best possible races. We liaise closely with trainers to ensure that your horses are following programs which accurately reflect both their ability and your own goals within your racing and/or breeding schemes. We closely analyse both the horses out there right now as well as the historical trends when it comes to plotting the proper path towards the top races to maximise both your enjoyment and their value.
Mating Recommendations
With a sharp insight into the marketplace and a thorough knowledge of the stock on the ground, we are ideally placed to help you when it comes to recommending the best stallions for your mares. With powerful analysis tools we are able to find the paths which best suit your breeding stock. In addition, we have strong relationships with the leading stud farms, and are ideally placed to negotiate on your behalf to obtain the best terms and pricing for your nominations.
Valuations
With experience of buying and selling horses of all descriptions worldwide, we can offer you highly accurate valuations for your bloodstock, reflecting the most up-to-the-minute state of the market. Through this you can accurately budget and plan your activities to most efficiently reach your goals within the industry. These can also be used within your accounting and reporting structures.